Shamis contract withheld after wife alleges domestic abuse the

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PTI

March 7, 2018

UPDATED: March 7, 2018 19:00 IST

New Delhi, Mar 7 (PTI) Indian pacer Mohammed Shamis central contract was today withheld by the BCCI after his wife accused him of domestic violence and adultery, charges that were denied by the cricketer.

Shamis name was not there in the list of 26 contracted players released by the BCCI today despite his starring role in Indias only Test win in the recent tour of South Africa. The in-form Shami claimed a career-best 5/28 in the second innings of the match.

This led to speculation about the reasons for his omission and a top BCCI official told PTI that the Board has held back his name owing to the charges levelled by his wife Hasin Jahan.

"The BCCI has taken cognisance of all the reports emerging about Mohammed Shamis personal life. It is purely a personal matter and the BCCI has nothing to do with it. However, keeping in mind that the woman in question has met the police commissioner of Kolkata, it is only prudent on BCCIs part to wait for any official inquiry to take place," the official said.

"Hence Mohammed Shamis name, for the time being, has been withheld from the central contracts that were announced today. We would like to reiterate this decision has nothing to do with Shamis merit as a player but a safeguard in the prevailing circumstances," he added.

It is learnt that the BCCI is wary of its image taking a beating if the allegations against Shami turn out to be true.

Jahan has accused Shami of domestic violence and adultery in social media posts but the bowler has rebutted the claims, calling them "lies". Jahan has, however, still not sought a divorce from the 27-year-old.

Shami has played 30 Tests for India, claiming 110 wickets so far. The injury-prone bowler has also appeared 50 ODIs and seven Twenty20 Internationals, picking up 91 and eight wickets respectively.

The cricketer from Uttar Pradesh, who plays for Bengal, was recently in spotlight when he was subjected to abuse on social media for posting pictures with Jahan. Trolls had called Jahans outfits in the photos inappropriate. PTI KHS PM PM

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